Betrothal to Joan
David Bruce's marriage alliance is arranged to stabilize peace with England
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1328 in Scotland
Explore 37 historical events and records for Scotland in 1328.
Historical records for Scotland in 1328
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March
Border Settlement
The treaty recognizes Scotland's traditional border with England
Border Settlement
The treaty recognizes Scotland's established border with England
Bruce Succession Secured
The treaty protects succession through Robert I's heirs
Compensation Agreed
Scotland agrees compensation payments as part of the peace
Diplomatic Victory
Randolph supports the treaty securing recognition of Scottish independence
English Overlordship Renounced
England renounces claims of superiority over the Scottish crown
Marriage Settlement
David is promised in marriage to Joan of the Tower under treaty terms
Peace Settlement
Douglas sees Bruce's military gains confirmed by treaty
Recognition of Kingship
Robert is recognized as lawful king by the English peace settlement
Succession Secured
The treaty recognizes Robert's heirs and successors as Scottish rulers
Treaty Negotiation
Randolph supports diplomacy securing recognition of Bruce's settlement
Treaty of Edinburgh
Robert I secures English recognition of Scottish independence
Treaty Settlement
Douglas supports the peace after long service in the independence war
War Ends
The First War of Scottish Independence ends by treaty
April
Independence of Scotland
Under the Treaty of Northampton Edward III recognizes Scottish independence
Stone of Scone
Under the Treaty of Northampton the English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll
Treaty of Northampton
Under the Treaty of Northampton the English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll. Ratifies Robert the Bruces right to the Scottish throne. Provides for marriage between Edward's sister Joan & Bruces son David. Edward III recognizes Roberts victory in the Scottish War of Independence
May
English Ratification
Randolph's diplomacy is confirmed by English parliamentary ratification
Treaty of Northampton
Robert's kingship is recognized by the English parliament
Treaty Ratified
Robert's kingship and Scotland's independence are recognized by England
Compensation Payment
Scotland agrees to pay England compensation as part of the treaty
Embassy to England
Randolph helps represent Scottish interests during ratification
Future Succession
David's future rule is strengthened by recognition of Bruce heirs
Marriage Diplomacy
Scottish government prepares for the Bruce Plantagenet marriage alliance
Peace Proclaimed
The peace is proclaimed after English ratification at Northampton
Treaty Witness
Keith is associated with the Scottish diplomatic settlement
War Ends by Treaty
The independence war ends through the Edinburgh Northampton settlement
July
Dynastic Alliance
David's marriage to Joan links the Bruce and Plantagenet houses
Marriage to Joan of Tower
David Bruce marries Joan of the Tower under the peace settlement
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Archibald Douglas
Birth of Archibald Douglas, son of James Douglas
Coronation
The Pope issues a bull authorizing the coronation of Robert the Bruce
Independence of Scotland
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh England recognizes Scottish independence under Robert I
Independence of Scotland
England recognizes Scottish independence under Robert I
Stone of Scone
The English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll
Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh in England is ratified by the Treaty of Northampton
Treaty of Northampton
The English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll. Ratifies Scottish independence & Robert the Bruces right to the Scottish throne. Provides for marriage between Edward's sister Joan & Bruces son David. Edward III recognizes Roberts victory in the Scottish War of Independence
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